Saudi Broadcasting Authority Announces Winner of ‘Read and Rise’ Competition

Jeddah: The CEO of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority, Mohammad bin Fahd Al-Harithi, announced the winners of the 10th season of the "Read and Rise" competition, organized by Nida Al-Islam Radio to promote memorization, tajweed, and intonation among the contestants. The General Manager of Nida Al-Islam, Hani bin Nafea Al-Sulami, stated that the number of applicants for the competition exceeded 5,000 contestants from 35 countries worldwide, with a total of SAR 115 thousand in prizes. The competition comprised three phases, concluding with the announcement of 10 winners. Additionally, the radio station selected a group of Quran reading lecturers from the Islamic World League to serve as jury members. Source: Saudi Press Agency